LEGOLAND California: your LEGO adventure awaits
LEGOLAND California offers 128-acres of interactive family fun with attractions, rides, live shows, restaurants, shopping and beautiful landscapes decorated with LEGO structures small and large. With more than 15,000 LEGO models ranging from a brontosaurus to an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. There is a Miniland Las Vegas that depicts the exciting world of sin city. In all, LEGOLAND California models contain more than 35 million LEGO bricks. Now that’s a lot of bricks!
One of the newest additions to LEGOLAND California is the Land of Adventure. All ages can explore hidden tombs and hunt for treasure in the 1920’s Egyptian world which features more than 75 LEGO models. The Lost Kingdom Adventure ride invites guests to fire laser blasters at targets and brave the rugged Egyptian world in all-terrain vehicles while attempting to unearth the treasures of this forgotten empire. Some of the other Land of Adventure experiences include Pharaoh’s Revenge, Beetle Bounce and Cargo Ace—young pilots soar through the sky on a fun flying adventure.
For the little LEGO fans in your family, check out Dino Island. There, families can enjoy Coastersaurus, a junior roller coaster that climbs, dips and soars around a prehistoric jungle of animated life-sized LEGO dinosaurs. Then, get your hands dirty in Dig Those Dinos where you can dig for skeletal remains of dinosaurs in this 2,400 square foot sand pit. Then, for a refreshing way to cool down from your day of fun, give Raptor Splash a whirl. Here, families can man the battle stations and launch water balloons at each other.
Some of the other park adventures include Fairy Tale Brook—an enchanting boat ride featuring LEGO models of many favorite childhood Grimm fairytale characters. Or, check out the outdoor amphitheater, Village Theater and enjoy a daily special event show.
For a vision of miniature magic, check out Miniland USA. Here you’ll find miniature reproductions of many American landmarks. The Miniland Las Vegas features the world-famous Strip including the Luxor Las Vegas, Excalibur, Treasure Island and more. Other Miniland displays include New England, Florida, Washington D.C., New Orleans, New York, San Diego and more.
With so much to see and do, LEGOLAND California will be an adventure that is loved by all. There are plenty of restaurants, shops and areas to relax and take a break from the fun. For more information and a complete list of attractions, visit the LEGOLAND California website.
- by Jennifer Pruett, Escondido Reporter for HelloMetro
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Jennifer PruettA self proclaimed “queen of everything," Jennifer is a writer, planner and passionate lover of making exciting events extra special. As a creative mother of two she loves art, music, family, friends, exotic cuisine and exploring new areas of self improvement. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies from the University of Oklahoma and has been writing restaurant and attraction reviews in the Phoenix Metro area since January, 2009.
